This week, as part of Anti-Social Behaviour Week, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness and encourage positive action, we were pleased to welcome officers from Durham Constabulary into school. Students took part in an engaging and informative session, learning about the different types of anti-social behaviour, the impact it can have on individuals and communities, and the consequences of becoming involved in ASB. The session encouraged students to think about making posit

Over the weekend, Ellis competed at the World Championships at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, taking part in both the Slow and Fast Freestyle Dance categories. Ellis delivered an exceptional performance, achieving 1st place in Slow Freestyle and 2nd place in Fast Freestyle. Everyone at Forest Park School is incredibly proud of Ellis' dedication, hard work, and fantastic success. Congratulations, Ellis, on this amazing achievement!

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Our students enjoyed a fantastic visit to UTC College this week, where they took part in a range of practical science activities. During the visit, they explored the properties of metals, carried out a flame test experiment and investigated how different metals conduct electricity. The hands-on activities gave students the opportunity to put their learning into practice and experience science in a fun and engaging way. We also enjoyed meeting the staff at UTC College, who mad

We are delighted to share that Forest Park School has been awarded the Silver School Games Award for 2025/2026. The award recognises the school’s ongoing commitment to PE, school sport and providing positive physical activity opportunities for our young people throughout the year. At Forest Park School, we understand how important sport and physical activity can be, not only for physical health, but also for wellbeing, confidence and mental health. Taking part in sport helps

On Monday 30th March, we were delighted to welcome award-winning and Amazon number one bestselling fiction author Adam Bushnell for an unforgettable day of creativity and inspiration. Adam spent the entire day with us, working with all of our students and delivering a series of engaging, hands-on workshops. Known for bringing history to life, Adam took our learners on an imaginative journey, sparking curiosity and excitement in every session. Students had the opportunity to d

Our Year 7 and 8 students have been making the most of an exciting opportunity to develop their swimming skills as part of their PE lessons. Sessions have been taking place at The Fish Tank, where students have been building confidence in the water and learning an essential life skill. Swimming is not only a fantastic form of exercise, but also an important skill that can promote safety and wellbeing. It has been wonderful to see students supporting one another, improving the

Students had the exciting opportunity to welcome professional radiographer, Sian, into school, where they learned all about this fascinating and important career. The session gave a real insight into what it’s like to work in healthcare, from using imaging technology to help diagnose patients, to the skills and qualifications needed for the role. Sian shared personal experiences from her job, helping students understand both the challenges and rewards of working in this fiel

Today, our school was filled with a sea of red as students arrived dressed head-to-toe in vibrant shades of crimson, scarlet, and ruby. From red t-shirts and jumpers a to odd socks, the creativity on display was amazing and brought a real sense of fun and unity to the day. The highlight came at lunchtime, when students were treated to a special surprise—bright red cake! The colourful dessert added a touch of comic relief, with plenty of laughs as everyone enjoyed their unusua

On Thursday 26th March, Forest Park School was a sea of purple as we came together to support this year’s Epilepsy Day. It was fantastic to see our whole school community getting involved, from staff and students to parents, all helping to raise awareness and show support. The school had a brilliant atmosphere throughout the day, with plenty of smiles (and plenty of cake too!). Thanks to everyone’s generosity, we’re proud to share that we raised over £184 for Young Epilepsy.